… leaves with very small green spots forming a central rosette. Royal Burgundy grows to about 18 inches tall and about 3 feet wide. Neoregelias are the largest genus of bromeliads. These epiphytes are native to the rainforests of South America where they are found growing on tree branches and on rocks … moisture and can support a range of fauna including insects and frogs. Good quality light is necessary to develop and maintain leaf colors. Since this plant is epiphytic, it is essential …
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… Rue is a dainty, attractive perennial native to south Europe with spicy, aromatic foliage. It grows … it a sub-shrub. In spring,stems can be cut back with old foliage removed, but don't cut them to the base. The plants are hardy, somewhat drought-tolerant and long-lived. The dried leaves are …
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… leaves have sunken pores that prevent water loss. Burgersfort Aloe, or Aloe burgersfortensis is very similar to two of its closer spotted aloe relatives and is only distinguished from the other similar … is on sandy soils in the open or the shade of trees. The tight rosettes can be 11 inches to 15 inches in height, the leaves are white spotted, brownish, with dry twisted tips. It has a …
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… Muscari macrocarpum 'Golden Fragrance' is from west Turkey and the Aegean Isles. It stands 8 inches high and blooms in May with a … and more tubular than the flowers of most other species of Muscari. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 5 - 8 and is resistant to deer. …
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… Narcissus ‘Coquille’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid to late season with 4 inch flowers. The petals are white while … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… pycnostachya ) blooms in late summer. A native of the tallgrass prairie, prairie blazing star is distinguished from other Liatris species by the sharply arched bract (modified leaf) below each flower head. Each flower head has five to 10 tufted, lilac-purple flowers that bloom from the top down. The flowers attract butterflies … flower stalk is a stem with short, hairy leaves resembling grass. The entire plant, from corm to stem and flowers, is a tasty treat for rabbits, groundhogs, and voles. …
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… Narcissus ‘Orange Progress’ is in Division 2 and blooms in mid spring. The petals are yellow, very broad, and slightly reflexed, giving a roundish look to the flower. The corona is orange and funnel shaped. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… Narcissus ‘Paricutin’ is in Division 2 and blooms in mid to late season. The petals are golden yellow and the corona is … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… Narcissus ‘Polar Ice’ is in Division 1. It blooms in mid to late season with roundish white flowers. The petals are … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… Narcissus ‘Reggae’ is in Division 6. It blooms in early to mid season. The petals are white and reflexed. The corona … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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